A Jayhawk helicopter operated by the U.S. Coast Guard continues search and rescue operations Tuesday for captain Robin Walbridge of the tall ship HMS Bounty, which turned on its side 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, N.C. during Hurricane Sandy on Monday, in Elizabeth City, N.C. Hamm advises donating money or blood to help with hurricane relief efforts.

What they do need is your money and possibly a blood donation. You can give both through your local branch of the American Red Cross. If you can spare a dollar or two, that’s where you should take it. The Red Cross is an amazing charity.

I speak from very personal experience about natural disasters. Don’t send stuff. It’s harder for them to deal with than the item is worth and it likely won’t arrive until well after it will be needed. Send a few dollars instead and, if you can, donate some blood which is always useful.

Between my various professional obligations and my family and community responsiblities, I don’t have a whole lot of time left over. That time is incredibly valuable to me and I put a very high price on it. (@ squirrelers)

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